Lights, cameras, football!
On Sept. 10, the lights will turn on in Michigan Stadium—more commonly known as the Big House amongst our Wolverine faithful—for Michigan Football’s game against the University of Hawaii.
Night games in the Big House often are among the most memorable football fan experiences that Wolverines can have—and we want those memories to be good ones. With so many more hours in the day before kickoff, we want to make sure students know how to and respectfully enjoy the exciting atmosphere on campus.
Michigan Football was founded in 1879, and we expect every student to honor that incredible history by keeping campus a safe, fun, and enjoyable place for everyone in 2022. That includes showing sportsmanship and respect for others, for the university community, for the guest team and fans from Hawaii, and most importantly, for themselves.
Students should make sure they are familiar with the most up-to-date rules and policies for Michigan Stadium, including the no-bag policy.
Additionally, they should review some tips for making football weekends—and every weekend—fun, festive, and free from harm. Students should…
- Make decisions around alcohol that maximize positive social outcomes and reduce negative consequences. For those that choose to drink, they should do so responsibly.
- Plan ahead for their transportation needs. Have a designated sober driver.
- If they are under 21, it is illegal to drink alcohol.
- Low-risk alcohol and other drug use helps ensure that medical personnel and hospitals have the capacity to serve all the needs in the community.
- Be a positive fan. Avoid the use of foul language, obscene gestures, messages, and threats. Don't bring apparel or signs with profane or abusive language to the game. Cheer for their team, not against the other.
Here are some additional tips for your student to remember if they host or attend gatherings and watch parties:
- At all times, demonstrate respect and avoid appropriating other cultures or promoting racial, cultural, gender, or other stereotypes.
- If hosting an event, be considerate of neighbors. Talk to them prior to the event and agree on how to communicate if issues come up.
- Control the noise level at events. It is unlawful to create, permit,or continue to permit any noise that disturbs the health, peace or safety of others.
- Manage the size of the party (guests should not block sidewalks or streets).
- Leave drinks behind when leaving a party.
- Use bathrooms—not the bushes.
- Clean up promptly after an event to avoid receiving a citation.
Whatever the final score and whether your Wolverine chooses to spend their Saturdays in the Big House, studying, or having fun at any number of alcohol-free, university-organized alternative events and spaces, we maintain high expectations for our student body. And we know the Michigan Wolverines won’t let us down.